The Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau is your best choice for tourism, vacation & travel information in northeastern Maine. Click here to request a visitor information packet. Our region is surrounded by extraordinary natural scenery that includes ocean coastlines, majestic mountains, mighty rivers, serene lakes, and access to some of the best fall foliage anywhere. The unique spirit of the Bangor Region is evident in its charming shops, delicious dining, and world class performing arts. The opportunity to indulge in the arts or adventure will beckon you at every turn; and it is all within the city limits or just a short drive away. Let the Bangor region be your "home base" for exploring: The Maine Highlands, the very heart of the State of Maine! The Maine Highlands encompasses six distinct regions: Greater Bangor, Katahdin, Lincoln Lakes, Moosehead Lake, Sebasticook Valley, and Piscataquis River Valley. The natural beauty of this gives a whole new meaning to "sightseeing". Outdoor recreation abounds in The Maine Highlands. The region has some of the most affordable vacation rentals, hotels, B&B's, spoting camps, and lodges. No matter what your preference, The Maine Highlands has something for you! Acadia National Park is the second most visited National Park in the country. Get in touch the Maine outdoors by hiking Cadillac Mountain or biking the Park Loop Road. Maybe dining at the Jordan Pond House, where the popovers and strawberry jam are all the rave, is more your cup of tea. After a long day of outdoor recreation, head to the village of Bar Harbor, just a few miles away, for a fine dining experience accompanied by a local wine and a great view. Downeast, where a unique combination of geology, natural forces and climate have combined to produce a region of unparalleled beauty that reveals itself subtly in the constantly shifting backdrop of each passing season. Quaint fishing villages, incredible natural terrain and a surprising mix of the rustic and modern await you at every turn. In addition to providing information on accommodations, dining, sightseeing and events to the general public, The Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau provides meeting & convention services, step-on tour guides, registration services and the like to groups of any size. Explore this website to plan your next trip to the great State of Maine! Welcome to our Home! We are glad you are coming! For information on the region surrounding Bangor, click on the The Maine Highlands logo above. The Maine Highlands is a tourism marketing partnership of the Chambers of Commerce from the Moosehead Lake Region, Katahdin Area, Sebastiocook Valley, Lincoln Lakes & Southern Piscataquis County and the Bangor International Airport. Planning Resources